Revealing the History and Heritage of the Philippines: One Post at a Time
The town of Argao, Cebu, is the home of many heritage sites, one of which is the Capilla Mortuario and the Puerta Marina. Argao’s Spanish period history was partly influenced by Moro pirate raids from Mindanao. Located within the confines of the once walled-in church complex, the two structures share…
The Panares House or Casa Pañares, one of the largest ancestral homes in Barili, Cebu, was constructed around 1878 by Don Duterte Pañares . The first floor, crafted from finely cut coral stone, initially served as a copra storage area for Pedro Cui and the Pañares family’s ancestors. The arched…
Coal is an important part in Naga’s History. Naga, Cebu, History is less well known, but this article will delve into the subject of the coal industry or lack there of here. “Uling,” is a word primarily used to identify Charcoal or Coal. In the mountains of Naga, Cebu, a…
This is the Watchtower or Baluarte or Bantayan Sa Hari of Alegria, Cebu. The town, located 110 kilometers southwest of Cebu City, is a sleepy seaside one with a peaceful character. In contrast to the calm atmosphere of today, this structure once stood vigilant against threats from the sea. The…
Among the many treasures of both tangible and intangible heritage of such a storied and celebrated place such as Boljoon is a room which has seen its own fair share of history. A baptistery, as the name suggests, is where people are baptized, in this case, to become Roman Catholics.…
Upon the arrival of Fray Julian Bermejo, O.S.A – Otherwise known as the “Warrior Priest” or “El Padre Capitan” of Boljoon, he initiated the construction of static defenses in the town to guard against the scourge of Moro pirate raids that had previously destroyed the town in 1782. He, alongside…
